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<p>Self-Determination Theory posits that supportive environments foster psychological need satisfaction, leading to well-being. However, research often overlooks how environmental factors directly influence these needs. This study aimed to model well-being as predicted by a positive environment—defined by resources and enablers—with psychological need satisfaction as a mediator, and to examine the role of challenges in this relationship. The sample comprised 283 children and adolescents aged 8 to 17 (M = 12.1, SD = 2.4) from four public schools and two institutions in Western Mexico, who completed validated self-report scales. Analyses included descriptive statistics, factor analysis, and structural equation modeling. Results showed that positive environments significantly predicted psychological need satisfaction, which in turn was strongly associated with well-being. There was no direct effect of positive environment on well-being, supporting a mediation model. Additionally, challenge appraisal significantly moderated the relationship between positive environment and need satisfaction (<i>p</i> &lt; .05). These findings highlight the central role of environmental resources and enablers in predicting psychological need satisfaction among Mexican youth, demonstrating the importance of considering environmental factors within SDT frameworks.</p>

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Assessing vulnerable children’s wellbeing through positive environments and psychological need satisfaction

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  • 发表日期：

    2025年10月3日

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  • Victor Omar Corral Frías,
  • W. L. Quint Oga-Baldwin,
  • José Concepción Gaxiola Romero

摘要

Self-Determination Theory posits that supportive environments foster psychological need satisfaction, leading to well-being. However, research often overlooks how environmental factors directly influence these needs. This study aimed to model well-being as predicted by a positive environment—defined by resources and enablers—with psychological need satisfaction as a mediator, and to examine the role of challenges in this relationship. The sample comprised 283 children and adolescents aged 8 to 17 (M = 12.1, SD = 2.4) from four public schools and two institutions in Western Mexico, who completed validated self-report scales. Analyses included descriptive statistics, factor analysis, and structural equation modeling. Results showed that positive environments significantly predicted psychological need satisfaction, which in turn was strongly associated with well-being. There was no direct effect of positive environment on well-being, supporting a mediation model. Additionally, challenge appraisal significantly moderated the relationship between positive environment and need satisfaction (p < .05). These findings highlight the central role of environmental resources and enablers in predicting psychological need satisfaction among Mexican youth, demonstrating the importance of considering environmental factors within SDT frameworks.